Remember When? Marc Anthony's "I Need To Know" Nets Latin GRAMMY

Singer/songwriter takes home the first Latin GRAMMY ever awarded for Song Of The Year

Renée Fabian

GRAMMYs

Sep 24, 2017 - 9:00 am

Thanks to the crossover popularity of Latin artists such as Ricky Martin, Enrique Iglesias and Shakira in the late '90s, salsa master Marc Anthony was soon to join the Latin hot flash with his first English crossover album, which was self-titled.

Jun 10, 2015 – 4:37 pm

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony on the red carpet

The result of Marc Anthony was not only his first Billboard Hot 100 Top 5 hit, "I Need To Know," but it also landed the singer his first-ever Latin GRAMMY Award, and the distinction of earning the very first Latin GRAMMY for Song Of The Year in 2000 for the Spanish version of the catchy tune, "Dímelo."

Anthony has gone on to win an additional four Latin GRAMMYs and two GRAMMY Awards. In 2016 he was honored as the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year for his outstanding achievements as an artist and for his philanthropic work.

Enrique Iglesias To J Balvin: 15 Longest-Running Hot Latin Songs

From Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee to Juanes and Nicky Jam, check out the 15 songs with the longest run on the 'Billboard' Hot Latin Songs chart

Renée Fabian

GRAMMYs

Oct 4, 2017 - 2:22 pm

Which of your favorite Latin musicians has had the longest-running song on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart? If you guessed Enrique Iglesias featuring Descemer Bueno and Gente de Zona and their rendition of "Bailando," you would be correct — the hit stayed at the top of the chart for a long time: 41 weeks in 2014–2015.

Oct 2, 2017 – 3:30 pm

For The Record: Shakira

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we've gathered the 15 songs with the longest runs on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart, including how long each song reigned supreme, and curated a playlist you've got to hear.

Remember When? Juanes Wins Best New Artist Latin GRAMMY

Singer/songwriter takes home his first Latin GRAMMY Awards at the 2nd Latin GRAMMYs, including Best New Artist

Renée Fabian

GRAMMYs

Oct 3, 2017 - 11:53 am

A name synonymous with Latin music, it's hard to imagine a time when Juanes was just a fledgling singer/songwriter working his way up the ranks. But that's where the Colombian was before the 2nd Latin GRAMMY Awards.

Feb 8, 2015 – 11:42 pm

Juanes On Performing A Spanish Song At The GRAMMYs

On the strength of his debut solo album, Fijate Bien, Juanes racked up seven Latin GRAMMY nominations in 2001, including nods for Album Of The Year and Record and Song Of The Year for the album's title track.

The 2nd Latin GRAMMYs was slated to take place on Sept. 11, 2001, however, in light of the tragic events of the day, the show was canceled and a press conference was held at a later date where the Latin GRAMMY Awards were given out to their respective winners, including Juanes.

Juanes took home the coveted Latin GRAMMY for Best New Artist, along with Best Rock Solo Vocal Album and Best Rock Song. Since then, he has gone on to win 21 Latin GRAMMYs to date, making him one of the top Latin GRAMMY winners of all time, and two GRAMMY Awards.

Jennifer Lopez And Marc Anthony's Harmony: For The Record

Though they may no longer be husband and wife, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony still have undeniable chemistry.

Oct 11, 2017 – 4:37 pm

For The Record: Jennifer Lopez And Marc Anthony

The dynamic duo, who were married from 2004–2014, has recorded a total of four duets in their career: "No Me Ames" (1999), "Escapémonos" (2004), "Por Arriesgarnos" (2007), and "Olvídame Y Pega La Vuelta" (2016).

"No Me Ames" earned the New York natives two Latin GRAMMY nominations at the inaugural Latin GRAMMY Awards for Best Pop Duo/Group With Vocal and Best Music Video. They also performed "Escapémonos" at the 47th GRAMMY Awards in 2005.

Arguably their most famous duet, Lopez and Anthony staged a dramatic performance of "Olvídame Y Pega La Vuelta" at the 17th Latin GRAMMY Awards in 2016, during whuch the two shared a romantic kiss during the duet that had fans' heads spinning.

Music isn't the only work Lopez and Anthony still do together — they also partner for philanthropic efforts. Most recently they created an initiative called Somos Una Voz (We Are One Voice) to support victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.

Luis Fonsi To Maluma: Who Will Win Record Of The Year Latin GRAMMY?

Cast your vote. Who will voters choose for Record Of The Year at the 18th Latin GRAMMY Awards?

Renee Fabian

GRAMMYs

Oct 1, 2017 - 9:57 am

Including the likes of Shakira and Carlos Vives to Natalia Lafourcade, Marc Anthony, Jesse & Joy, and Alejandro Sanz, the previous Latin GRAMMY winners for Record Of The Year reads like a who's who of Latin music. This year's nominees are no different.

Sep 20, 2017 – 10:53 am

Calle 13 Win Latin GRAMMY Album Of The Year

With Rubén Blades' sensual "La Flor De La Canela," Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee's song of the summer "Despacito," Residente's impactful "Guerra," Ricky Martin with Maluma's Vente Pa' Ca," and Jorge Drexler's "El Surco," among others, this year's class of 18th Latin GRAMMY Awards nominees for Record Of The Year is loaded.

Which song do you think will take home the Latin GRAMMY for Record Of The Year? Cast your vote below.

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18th Latin GRAMMY Awards: Which song do you think voters will choose for Record Of The Year?

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